The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has declared that it will no longer accept applications for study permits filed under the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) and Student Direct Stream (SDS) streams. The Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream was designed to shorten the processing timeframes for study permits and is available to Nigerian applicants. This announcement follows recent changes to Canada’s international student programme as the federal government attempts to…

US president-elect, Donald Trump, has urged his supporters to help offset the campaign expenses of the Democrats. According to reports, the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign is grappling with $20 million in election campaign debts. The incoming president, in a tongue-in-cheek post on X on Sunday, asked his supporters to help Democrats pay off the debts “for the sake of desperately needed unity.” Trump said his campaign has “a lot of…

In an ambitious move to foster inclusivity, the Church of England has undertaken a sweeping initiative aimed at diversifying traditional images of Jesus and other biblical figures, urging dioceses across the country to reflect a more racially inclusive vision of God and the divine. With the emphatic assertion that “God is not a white man,” clergy are re-evaluating religious imagery and messaging to address what leaders have described as long-standing…

…Amid efforts to curb immigration In a significant shift in its immigration policy, the Canadian government has announced the cancellation of the 10-year multiple-entry visa for Nigerians and other foreign nationals., Before now, the visa allowed holders to freely enter and leave Canada for up to a decade, but the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has declared it is no longer considered the “standard document.” This move is part…

Donald Trump’s newly proposed peace plan for Ukraine, as published by The Telegraph, outlines a strategy for halting the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The plan reportedly involves an 800-mile buffer zone between Russian and Ukrainian forces, to be enforced by European and British troops. The goal is to “freeze” the current front lines, effectively pausing the conflict and allowing Ukraine to build up its defenses with U.S. support. …

…As Tesla hits $1 trillion market cap Tesla’s market value eclipsed $1 trillion Friday for the first time since early 2022, as the electric vehicle maker led by the world’s richest man, Elon Musk enjoys a massive rally after the Musk-backed Donald Trump secured a second presidential term. Shares of the Musk-led Tesla are up 24% since Tuesday.Shares of Tesla jumped as much as 7.6% to $319.44 by late morning,…

In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s resounding defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris—in which he improved his 2020 margins in nearly every key demographic—Democrats are facing a reckoning about what went wrong, and many are openly pointing the finger at President Joe Biden. Democratic strategists, pundits and lawmakers have publicly blamed the loss on Biden’s refusal to exit the race until late July, even as his unpopularity in…

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Marston Green. A 17-year-old boy, identified locally as Reuben, was fatally stabbed just outside a vape shop located on Station Road on Tuesday evening. According to eyewitnesses, shop workers rushed to perform CPR on the youthful victim, who lay injured on the street after the violent altercation. Reports detail…

Tragic Dog Attack Uproots Peace in Sheffield CommunityOn the evening of October 25th, a young girl in Sheffield endured a terrifying incident when she was attacked by a two-year-old Doberman within the confines of her home. The unsettling event unfolded as the girl approached the family pet, lying comfortably on the sofa, to kiss it. Tragically, the affectionate gesture was met with a violent reaction from the dog, resulting in…

A man has been apprehended on suspicions of orchestrating a grand theft involving over 900 wheels of cheese from a well-known dairy shop in the heart of London. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police have launched an extensive investigation following the theft of an astonishing 22 tonnes of cheese from the reputable Neal’s Yard Dairy. The arrested individual, a 63-year-old man, stands accused of fraud by false representation and handling stolen…

A female prison employee is facing the possibility of imprisonment following her admission of engaging in a romantic liaison with Jordan McSweeney, the convicted murderer of law graduate Zara Aleena. Hayley Jones, aged 33, pleaded guilty to charges of misconduct in a public office linked to her inappropriate relationship with McSweeney, who is 31 years old. Their connection took place at HMP Belmarsh, a high-security prison, during a period spanning…

A 33-year-old Hannah Roberts has become the focus of attention in Gloucester city centre, as she attempted to evade detection while engaging in a series of shoplifting incidents. This determined individual was noted for employing an assortment of headpieces, including wigs, in a blatant attempt to mask her identity and navigate the restrictions placed upon her by local businesses. Roberts’ antics continue to raise alarms, especially given her prior exclusion…